At Your Service: December 2006 Archives

The Urban Archives at Temple University Libraries invite applications for the 2007 George D. McDowell Fellowship. The McDowell Fellowship provides support for two fellowships not to exceed three weeks of research and study in the Urban Archives.

The Fellowship was established in memory of George D. McDowell, the last librarian at the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin newspaper. The Bulletin was founded in 1847 and the final issue was printed January 29, 1982. Shortly after the paper closed, Temple University acquired its entire clipping and photograph libraries. The clippings are an incomparable resource for research on the Philadelphia metropolitan area. They date back to the 1890s but the bulk of the clipping collection covers the period 1920-1981. Most importantly, the clipping collection is indexed by name or broad subject categories. The photographs date back to the early 20th century, with the bulk of the images covering 1940-1981. The photographs are also indexed by name and subject.

The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Collection is the major resource in the Urban Archives and is complemented by more than 250 manuscript collections, which altogether provides one of the most comprehensive resources documenting the social, economic, and political development of an urban area.

Purpose of the Fellowship

The purpose of the Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for scholars to do research using the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Collection and produce a scholarly work.

Who can apply

Undergraduate and graduate students, independent scholars, educators, writers, film makers and anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia are invited to apply. Current employees of Temple University are ineligible.

Download an application (Word Document)

Deadline

Application Deadline: February 15, 2007
Review and Selection: by March 15, 2007

Inquiries to: Urban Archives, Temple University Libraries, 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122; email: urban@library.temple.edu ; voice: 215-204-5750; fax: 215-204-3681

-- Margaret Jerrido, Head of Urban Archives